I have been driving cars since I reached the pedals (踏板) . In Canada you 16 sixteen to get a driving licence. I 17 myself to be a very good driver.

I visited China twenty years ago. At that time,I with my wife was in Shanghai to give a report in a conference. We 18 the number of bicycles on the roads and the few cars. In Canada,almost each family had one car,but it was 19 that most Chinese depended on bicycles.

I 20 Shanghai and other Chinese cities many times since then and have watched the fast changes on the roads. There are far fewer bicycles now but 21 cars. The roads are crowded,so the government has been forced to limit the number of days some cars can 22 But the traffic jams are almost constant (接连不断的) .So are the accidents. On a recent visit I saw four or five 23 within a twoweek period.

To get a driving licence in Canada,you must drive,with an examiner,on real roads and in real traffic. However,in China you learn on a closed course,24 real traffic,get a licence and then you are able to drive on real roads.

Driving in Canada and driving in China 25 two different experiences. In Canada there are traffic jams but they aren’t so bad. We have more traffic lights and we obey them. Drivers are usually 26 ,allowing other cars to cut in in front of them. In China,if you stop 27 another car cut in in front of you,you will probably be there for a long time because once one car gets in,dozens of 28will follow.

I would rather 29 the bus than drive my car in downtown Shanghai,because it’s 30 and stronger than most things that might run into it.

() 16. A. must be   B. may be   C. can be   D. could be

() 17. A. hear   B. wonder   C. consider   D. think

() 18. A. were fond of   B. were angry with   C. were satisfied with   D. were amazed at

() 19. A. impossible   B. clear   C. similar   D. useless

() 20. A. have been to   B. have been in   C. have gone to   D. have come to

() 21. A. fewer   B. more   C. less   D. many

() 22. A. be driven   B. drive   C. allow   D. be allowed

() 23. A. cars   B. bicycles   C. accidents   D. people

() 24. A. in   B. without   C. with   D. under

() 25. A. be   B. is   C. am   D. are

() 26. A. polite   B. impolite   C. angry   D. unhappy

() 27. A. wanting   B. letting   C. to let   D. to want

() 28. A. ones   B. another   C. other   D. others

() 29. A. taking   B. to take   C. took   D. take

() 30. A. smaller   B. bigger   C. brighter   D. lighter

Two months ago,there was a serious earthquake in my country. Many people were hurt and 16 their homes. In my school,we decided to organize a 5-kilometre run to collect money for the people.

17 signed up for the run and asked their relatives and neighbours to support them. These people agreed to 18 some money—50 cents or a dollar,for example,for every kilometre that the students completed.

Joe was my classmate. He was the 19 student in my class because he seldom did any exercise and he ate plenty of junk food. He never walked to school. He always took a bus. When he was asked 20 he was going to take part in the run,he said he would think about it. A few students laughed and Joe felt embarrassed. I felt a bit sorry for 21.

The next day,as I was riding to school,I saw Joe walking in the street. I stopped and asked why he was 22 . He said he was training to take part in the run. “Good for you,Joe!” I said. 23,I told my friends about Joe. Most of them just laughed and said that they didn’t think he would 24 the run.

I wasn’t sure,but I decided that I would 25 Joe. So,for the two weeks before the run,I was his trainer. He walked to school for a few 26 . Then he started to run slowly.

On the day of the run,Joe lined up with the other students. The 27 began and soon Joe was left behind. Well,it took him hours to finish and he didn't expect to 28 the other students,but he tried to do his best. And 29 he completed the 5-kilometre run. Everyone was very 30 and said ,“Well done,Joe!” What is more,Joe collected more money than any other student!

() 16. A. cleaned   B. reached   C. lost   D. made

() 17. A;Parents   B. Students   C. Teachers   D. Workers

() 18. A. borrow   B. get   C. give   D. lend

() 19. A. happiest   B. heaviest   C. tallest   D. youngest

() 20. A. how   B. where   C. why   D. if

() 21. A. her   B. him   C. us   D. you

() 22. A. crying   B. riding   C. singing   D. walking

() 23. A. Again   B. However   C. Later   D. So

() 24. A. complete   B. discuss   C. support   D. understand

() 25. A. help   B. invite   C. stop   D. visit

() 26. A. days   B. weeks   C. months   D. years

() 27. A. class   B. movies   C. race   D. school

() 28. A. catch up with   B. get on well with   C. make friends with   D. talk with

() 29. A. easily   B. quickly   C. firstly   D. finally

() 30. A. busy   B. happy   C. interested   D. nervous

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